book chapter

The fishermen: the Warao of the Orinoco Delta

Survivors of Eldorado; four Indian cultures of South AmericaNew York • Published In 1972 • Pages: 65-115

By: Wilbert, Johannes.

Abstract
This document provides a general descriptive survey of Warao society and culture, emphasizing material culture, food-quest activities, social organization, religious beliefs, and life-cycle.
Subjects
Prehistory
Domesticated animals
Recreational and non-therapeutic drugs
Weapons
Real property
Music
Musical instruments
Infant feeding
Infant care
Child care
culture
Warao
HRAF PubDate
2000
Region
South America
Sub Region
Amazon and Orinoco
Document Type
book chapter
Evaluation
Creator Type
Ethnologist
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
M. A. Marcus ; 1984
Field Date
1954-1970
Coverage Date
1954-1970
Coverage Place
Orinoco Delta, Venezuela
Notes
Johannes Wilbert
Includes bibliographical references (p. 113-115)
LCCN
71173277
LCSH
Warao Indians